Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX7
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FX7 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX725 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX7 and Lumix DMC-FX8 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX7MetricLumix DMC-FX8
4.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight155 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX7 and Lumix DMC-FX8 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX7 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX8 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX8 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX8
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FX8 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.